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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.90, 940.42 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.90, 940.42 and 445.75 is: 614.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.90 : 940.42 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.90/940.42 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.90x = 940.42 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.90x = 419,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,189.99/681.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.74

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